BANQUET SERVER

Job Purpose: To set up banquet table linens, place settings and center pieces; serve all food and beverages and clear away all dishes and table linens in a professional manner and in compliance with company policies, and legal considerations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sets up all banquet function table linens, china, silverware, glass ware, and center pieces, waiting and beverage stations, and perishable items for banquet service (such as bread, butter, and cream).
• Serves all food and beverages to banquet guests.
• Clears away all dishes and items used in the service of a banquet, including the linens.
• Ensures the proper storage of all items from equipment to perishable foods.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Prepares for future banquets by folding napkins, filling condiments, and performing other duties as required.
• Relieves other employees allowing for breaks during the shift.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
• Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
• Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
• Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle things like dishes, money and merchandise.
• Lift and carry things like heavy trays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Additional physical & visual requirements
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk extended distances
• Lift/carry 6-25 lbs.
• Reach hands and arms in any direction
• Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly
• Able to work overtime and irregular hours

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor weather conditions
• Wet or humid conditions
• Near loud noises

Education - HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience - Guest service and/or server experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications - Responsible alcohol service, food safety certification.